Take-off
Grassy fields as marked, or nearby
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Stronend (NW face) paragliding site and weather forecast
Live seven-day flying weather with launch direction, altitude and local site information for Stronend (NW face).
Altitude510 m
Launch directionsN, NW
Coordinates56.0785, -4.2036
AreaUnited Kingdom
Site briefing
Planning information for Stronend (NW face)
Landing
There are lots of big open fields by the parking area, choose one clear of crops or livestock
Access and parking
From the parking spot head through a gate, across fields; you quickly reach the open hill side where a short but very steep ascent takes you up to a broad shoulder running from Skiddaw to the summit. You should easily pass through a band of cliffs before reaching the plateau
Flight rules
Sensitive site - Enforcement in place! - Check OPC website during lambing [March to May] - Airspace restrictions: D above 3000' (910m)
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